How Popular Is Pickleball?
Pickleball is a sport that has been around since 1965. Its popularity has rapidly grown over the years, and it’s now one of the most popular racquet sports in the United States. But how popular is pickleball compared to other sports?
The answer lies in the number of people playing it and its presence on social media and television. According to USA Pickleball Association (USAPA), more than 3 million people are playing pickleball across all 50 states in America. This makes it one of the fastest-growing racquet sports in history.
Social Media & Television Presence
To see just how much pickleball has taken off, you need look no further than social media and television networks such as ESPN and Fox Sports Net. On Twitter alone, there are more than 100 thousand followers for @pickledotnet – an account dedicated to all things pickleball related! In addition, ESPN recently announced they would be airing a new series called “Pickler” which features pro players competing against each other while offering up tips for beginners looking to get into this fun game.
Growth Potential
With so much growth potential already established with 3 million players nationwide, it’s clear that this sport will continue to grow at an even faster rate going forward due to its accessibility and affordability for all ages groups. It can be played indoors or outdoors; on courts made from concrete or grass; by individuals or teams; making it ideal for everyone from kids learning basic motor skills through seniors who just want some exercise without too much physical strain on their bodies!
In conclusion, we can confidently say that pickleball is extremely popular among Americans today – both online and offline – thanks largely due its accessibility and low cost barrier entry point when compared with other racket/court based sports like tennis or badminton which require larger venues with higher costs associated with them! With increased visibility through social media platforms & televised events being added regularly (such as ESPN’s “Pickler” show) plus continued support from governing bodies such USAPA – we only expect this trend towards growing popularity keep increasing exponentially going forward!